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Dads, Grad, and Seaplanes – and congrats, Kirk!

Posted on June 13, 2011 by toby

Hey, everyone, It’s sure been busy around here!  We’re really getting into the season now, what with the weather (finally!) getting summery, and people wrapping up another school year.  In the past week alone, we’re carried many proud graduates (and … Continue reading →

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And the checkrides just keep a’comin’!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by toby

So, we did six checkrides in the month of May.  That’s a lot!  And it’s a lot of fun, too. Our most recent seaplane pilots are both active in other, very interesting areas of aviation.  One’s the chief engineer for … Continue reading →

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Congrats, Suzanne!

Posted on May 25, 2011 by toby

My friend Suzanne just soloed! I’m very proud of Suzanne! On Monday May 23, Suzanne got to take a lap around Lake Union all by herself.  I love it when our students solo, because then I get to go out … Continue reading →

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What a busy week! With congrats to Tim, Jim, and Lonnie

Posted on May 22, 2011 by toby

Hey, gang, Wow, it’s really starting to get busy around here!  We’ve had checkrides, birthdays, and engagement flights, too.  Not to mention it was also the week of International Learn to Fly Day, an event promoted by the Experimental Aircraft … Continue reading →

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The aviating apiarist! And, congrats, Bo!

Posted on May 6, 2011 by toby

First off, a big Congrats to my friend Bo, who just passed his seaplane add-on rating checkride!  Bo works as a pilot for NetJets, and he recently spent some time with us, having a lot of fun. 🙂   Hey – … Continue reading →

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Come see us out and about!

Posted on April 27, 2011 by toby

Hey, Gang, Spring is definitely in the air around here – the geese continue to torment me, the rosebushes are getting thick with leaves and branches, and more folks are coming to fly with us.  I love it! We’re going … Continue reading →

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Return of the turtles!

Posted on April 18, 2011 by toby

Spring is definitely here – I saw one of my turtle pals today! Come seem them for yourself – and take a floatplane ride!  It’s a great time of year to fly…. Cheers, Toby James

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We’re part of history!

Posted on April 12, 2011 by toby

I’ve been watching the lake come to life this spring – more birds, more boats, more planes.  Spring always makes me think of “beginnings,” but it got me thinking about history, too.  What’s come before.  (pretty philosophical for a Doberman, … Continue reading →

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Visiting pilots, from near and far

Posted on March 24, 2011 by toby

                                           We had lots of friends from near and far here recently.  Experienced pilots from all over the world, here … Continue reading →

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Pictures with some of my (many) pals!

Posted on March 14, 2011 by toby

 Warfield cousins like dogs. And dogs like Warfield cousins! One of the things I love most about being here at Seattle Seaplanes is, without a doubt, the people.  We have the best folks in the world, whether they’re visiting, or … Continue reading →

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